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to dismiss as of little importance
he is too quick to condone his friend's faults
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Recent Examples of condoning
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
However, when an organisation like BAFTA, with its own long history of systemic racism, refuses to acknowledge the harm inflicted on both the Black and disabled communities and offer an appropriate apology, remaining involved would be tantamount to condoning its behaviour.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Kristin Zastoupil, a spokesperson for Forney ISD, said the district isn’t condoning or facilitating the walkout.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
As part of the agreement, the university stipulated that no evidence produced in discovery showed any player reporting hazing to Fitzgerald, nor was there any showing the coach condoning or directing such conduct.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Dec. 2025
However, the Brotherhood's chapters vary significantly in their approaches, with some engaging in democratic politics while others have been accused of supporting or condoning violence.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
There is a difference between lauding the murder of an innocent human being and criticizing the victim’s opinions and statements, between condoning violence and suggesting the public outpouring of grief is selective or disproportionate.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit says the Killen Police Department didn’t stop Webster’s behavior and accuses the police chief and the town, by extension, of condoning his actions and not properly training him.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Struppa pushed back hard on the narrative that Chapman was condoning Eastman’s actions.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
When will the district and the board stop condoning this kind of behavior?
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
However, when an organisation like BAFTA, with its own long history of systemic racism, refuses to acknowledge the harm inflicted on both the Black and disabled communities and offer an appropriate apology, remaining involved would be tantamount to condoning its behaviour.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Kristin Zastoupil, a spokesperson for Forney ISD, said the district isn’t condoning or facilitating the walkout.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
As part of the agreement, the university stipulated that no evidence produced in discovery showed any player reporting hazing to Fitzgerald, nor was there any showing the coach condoning or directing such conduct.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Dec. 2025
However, the Brotherhood's chapters vary significantly in their approaches, with some engaging in democratic politics while others have been accused of supporting or condoning violence.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
There is a difference between lauding the murder of an innocent human being and criticizing the victim’s opinions and statements, between condoning violence and suggesting the public outpouring of grief is selective or disproportionate.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit says the Killen Police Department didn’t stop Webster’s behavior and accuses the police chief and the town, by extension, of condoning his actions and not properly training him.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Struppa pushed back hard on the narrative that Chapman was condoning Eastman’s actions.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condoning
Verb
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Even the wokest of the wokes are ignoring poor Megan.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Our detailed reporting agitated the government, which went from ignoring our existence to breathing down our necks.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
Verb
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How to Apply Retinoids for Hair Growth The scalp is not as forgiving as the skin on your face, and hair makes retinoid application a bit more complicated.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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The technological development is prompting people to embrace the old understanding of typos, forgiving misspellings as inevitable errors rather than treating them with scorn.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
Verb
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The pool sits on a sprawling terrace, overlooking the sea for maximum tranquility.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Continue to Totem Bight State Historical Park, where totems rise from a rainforest overlooking the Tongass Narrows.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Easily the riskiest entry of the year so far, this expensive — $200 million but who’s counting — Amazon MGM Studios gamble, powered by Ryan Gosling’s star turn as a lonely astronaut, has made $573 million globally, justifying its steep costs.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Quiet-luxury proponents would often speak of frequency of use and cost per wear in justifying a four-figure black wool sweater.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After excusing herself briefly from the conversation, Patricia returns to find the other guests whispering to Shelby about Patricia’s history of dishonesty about almost being a Boogeyman victim.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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The Appeals Court affirmed his convictions Tuesday and denied his motion for a new trial, overruling claims that there were issues with the judge not excusing a juror for cause and the defense counsel was ineffective.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2026
Verb
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There will also be a letter to take to their healthcare provider explaining the situation.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Mathematicians take notice The proof underwent external review by mathematicians who also produced a companion paper explaining the argument and its broader importance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Mullins rejected that argument on the grounds that exculpatory information must always be shared.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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And his exculpatory claim that parking fee revenues benefit the park raises doubts.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Condoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condoning. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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